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Description
We are an English couple living 3km outside Ostuni in Puglia, Southern Italy.
We have a four large dogs, two cats, ten+ goats, ducks, chickens and bees. There are 5 acres of land with olive trees as well as other fruit and nut trees. We maintain the land organically and always have some project underway.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are practically self-sufficient with the food and energy that we produce. Cathy will be happy to talk food with you, and Keith self-sufficiency and energy projects. Depending on the season, cheese-making or sausage making could be in progress.
Help
The work that we are doing depends on the season and weather, and whichever project is at the top of the list!
There are always the animals and veggies to look after.
Constant activities include harvesting (walnuts, olives, fruit, almonds), weeding, pruning, strimming / weed-whacking, processing wood for the fire and for mulching.
We also spend a lot of time maintaining and improving our home, a centuries old stone house. This may include painting, cleaning and small building works.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Very comfortable double bedroom and own bathroom with stone vaulted ceilings.
What else ...
On your days off we're happy to run you to the train station in Ostuni where you can take trains to Lecce, Brindisi, Bari, Monopoli etc. You can walk to the beautiful town of Ostuni in about 30 minutes.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Please let us know if you need to work online while you are here. We can be flexible and have a pretty good internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space on the land to park your van. You are welcome to stay in it, or in the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
We like to work hard and play hard. Please ask about hours if it is important to you.- no more than 25 hours/week
Host ref number: 18838664234b
Feedback (46)
24 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (biscotti) for host
Cathy and Keith are lovely hosts, very generous and easy to get on with. We worked with them for a week then house sat for them and loved looking after their dogs, cats, goats, hens, chicks and ducks.
Would be happy to return one day.
Would be happy to return one day.
10 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)
We loved having Mark stay. Fun, easy going company, always happy to help out. He has a lot of knowledge about gardening and a very practical mindset, so was perfect to work with, or to work alone. He was also very brave about working in the heat!
He helped with processing firewood, recovering a vegetable garden from weeds, refurbishing the… read more
He helped with processing firewood, recovering a vegetable garden from weeds, refurbishing the… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
My 2 week stay with Cathy and Keith was thoroughly enjoyable!!! Their communication before arrival was amazing and the settling in period felt very comfortable and welcoming. They have created such an amazing project which is always looking to be improved upon with a progressive mindset, and will not hesitate to ask Workawayers what their thoughts… read more
17 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith & Huib)
Huib and Judith were fun company and we got so much work done with them! Even though much of the work was less than glamourous (moving hay and poo) Huib kept going non-stop. He was also an absolute star fixing up gates, machinery, carpentry and welding jobs that needed doing. Always with a smile and a joke. Judith has lots of advice and a real… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Judith & Huib) for host
Cathy & Keith next to Ostuni with their minifarm with goats,
ducks, chickens, cats and dogs are great hosts! They are welcoming and love to share experience and knowledge about living off the grid. Keith takes care of a tasty breakfast with lovely duck-eggs in the morning , and Cathy cooks healthy fresh wonderful meals! The animals are all very… read more
ducks, chickens, cats and dogs are great hosts! They are welcoming and love to share experience and knowledge about living off the grid. Keith takes care of a tasty breakfast with lovely duck-eggs in the morning , and Cathy cooks healthy fresh wonderful meals! The animals are all very… read more
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24 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (biscotti) for host
Cathy and Keith are lovely hosts, very generous and easy to get on with. We worked with them for a week then house sat for them and loved looking after their dogs, cats, goats, hens, chicks and ducks.
Would be happy to return one day.
Would be happy to return one day.
10 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)
We loved having Mark stay. Fun, easy going company, always happy to help out. He has a lot of knowledge about gardening and a very practical mindset, so was perfect to work with, or to work alone. He was also very brave about working in the heat!
He helped with processing firewood, recovering a vegetable garden from weeds, refurbishing the… read more
He helped with processing firewood, recovering a vegetable garden from weeds, refurbishing the… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
My 2 week stay with Cathy and Keith was thoroughly enjoyable!!! Their communication before arrival was amazing and the settling in period felt very comfortable and welcoming. They have created such an amazing project which is always looking to be improved upon with a progressive mindset, and will not hesitate to ask Workawayers what their thoughts… read more
17 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith & Huib)
Huib and Judith were fun company and we got so much work done with them! Even though much of the work was less than glamourous (moving hay and poo) Huib kept going non-stop. He was also an absolute star fixing up gates, machinery, carpentry and welding jobs that needed doing. Always with a smile and a joke. Judith has lots of advice and a real… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Judith & Huib) for host
Cathy & Keith next to Ostuni with their minifarm with goats,
ducks, chickens, cats and dogs are great hosts! They are welcoming and love to share experience and knowledge about living off the grid. Keith takes care of a tasty breakfast with lovely duck-eggs in the morning , and Cathy cooks healthy fresh wonderful meals! The animals are all very… read more
ducks, chickens, cats and dogs are great hosts! They are welcoming and love to share experience and knowledge about living off the grid. Keith takes care of a tasty breakfast with lovely duck-eggs in the morning , and Cathy cooks healthy fresh wonderful meals! The animals are all very… read more
10 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kimberley & Dean) for host
Cathy & Keith are two of the biggest legends we have ever met. It was our first workaway experience and it turned out to be super positive and exceeded all of our expectations. The property is amazing and we had plenty of variety in the tasks we completed each day from harvesting olives, processing wood, planting veggies, feeding animals,… read more
9 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kimberley & Dean)
We had a fun, productive and thoroughly enjoyable 2 weeks with Kim and Dean. They are great company, hard-working, thoughtful and generous people. A really lovely couple together who are a joy to be with.
They were a huge help picking olives, planting peas, beans and garlic, processing firewood, prepping quinces and making fermented chilli sauces,… read more
They were a huge help picking olives, planting peas, beans and garlic, processing firewood, prepping quinces and making fermented chilli sauces,… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hikari)
Hikari is an amazing ball of energy, enthusiasm and intelligence. The delight that she finds in the world every day, in every detail is infectious and a joy in itself. She has an amazing knowledge of gardening, trees, veggie growing etc (and now a solid appreciation for the role that animals have to play in that!). She helped us with the olive… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hikari) for host
The time at Keith and Cathy’s place was fabulous. I feel I’m so lucky to meet them, to spend time with them, and to work and learn at their place. I can’t describe how amazing and interesting people they are. Every day, I learned a lot and enjoyed and had great life. From the morning, before the day of work, we had great coffee and beautiful egg… read more
7 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eden & Thomas)
Sometimes the problem with having great house sitters is that you really want to stay home and hang out with them. Luckily we got to spend a week together with Eden and Tom before we went off on our big trip, and had a couple of lovely lunches afterwards. They are an absolute joy, good fun, interesting conversation, relaxed, happy beings. They… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Eden & Thomas) for host
We were lucky enough to house sit for Cathy and Keith an amazing couple living the dream in southern Italy
Prior to us house sitting we got to spend a week with Cathy and Keith getting to know them and their land. These two are such funny, chill, generous, kind hearted and extremely hospitable people.
As soon as we met them it was like we had… read more
Prior to us house sitting we got to spend a week with Cathy and Keith getting to know them and their land. These two are such funny, chill, generous, kind hearted and extremely hospitable people.
As soon as we met them it was like we had… read more
30 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Patrycja & Albert) for host
It was our first workaway experience and we are very happy we spent it by Cathy and Keith. From the first day we had all delicious meals together so we could speak and lough a lot and ask whatever we want. We are impressed of their independent life style and all the farm they build by their own hands for many years. Coffee brakes and joking Keith… read more
28 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrycja & Albert)
Pat and Albert were an absolute joy to host. Extremely hard working and conscientious, always wanting to finish a job and go above and beyond what was expected. They worked out in hot weather without stopping. They were also easy-going, fun company and very considerate house guests. Albert always has a smile on his face, and Pat is full of… read more
(Excellent
)
28 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena & Florian)
Lena and Flo were great workawayers. Always happy and hard-working, and Flo in particular has great practical skills and is really handy. They were fun company with many stories of their travels, with and without their cool van. We would definitely recommend them and they are welcome to come back any time.
(Excellent
)
22 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lena & Florian) for host
We were with Keith&Cathy for about three weeks. We got along very well, had many interesting conversations and funny situations together. We learned a lot about beeing self-sufficient. Cathy gave us detailed information about animal husbandry and processing animal products and plants. Keith is an engineer through and through and explained his… read more
20 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Darren & Sasha)
Do you dream of Workawayers who need to be told when it's time to stop working? Then you're dreaming of Sasha and Darren.
Not only that but they are good company too.
Their enthusiasm and energy is contagious, from dedicating themselves to the most tedious rainy-day task (cracking almonds and ironing!) to picking olives to exhaustion.
They are… read more
Not only that but they are good company too.
Their enthusiasm and energy is contagious, from dedicating themselves to the most tedious rainy-day task (cracking almonds and ironing!) to picking olives to exhaustion.
They are… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Darren & Sasha) for host
This was our first work away experience and it was absolutely perfect! Cathy and Keith are wonderful people who opened their home to us and made us feel comfortable from the day we met. We enjoyed learning the process of picking olives, making cheese, planting and planning vegetable growth cycles, sustainable life style, tiling, relining the duck… read more
4 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra80) for host
Cathy and Keith were absolutely amazing. It was my first workaway experience and I could not wish better. I felt very welcomed from the very first moment. Hard work was rewarded with great food and wine, nice talks, a lot of fun, life experience sharing, wisdom and planty of others. I had wonderful time and I wish to come back again. Thanx Cathy &… read more
30 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra80)
Alex was a great workawayer. She's good company, interesting to talk to, a diligent worker and happy to work by herself or with others. She did an awesome job clearing a large garden of head-high weeds, cleared hay and generally helped out. She's strong and smart. We were sorry that we could only host her for a week.
We'd highly recommend Alex as… read more
We'd highly recommend Alex as… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Albrecht)
Albi is fantastic, a great communicator, considerate house-guest and a keen worker. He has been lovely company over the past couple of weeks and we've got loads of jobs done! Painting wood, grouting stone, strimming, weeding, planting onions, clearing the goat pen, preparing surfaces for tiling, entertaining dogs and generally being two helpful… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Albrecht) for host
Wow, just Wow!!!!! I loved and enjoyed every bit of living with Cathy and Keith. I kind of just left their place a few hours ago and would love to go back as soon as possible already.
The two people would do anything to make you feel at home and I felt immediately sincerely welcomed into their beautiful place. Every day felt very special and so… read more
The two people would do anything to make you feel at home and I felt immediately sincerely welcomed into their beautiful place. Every day felt very special and so… read more
17 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tecla & Bruno)
Tecla and Bruno are beautiful people; we enjoyed their company enormously. Only Tecla worked with us as Bruno was busy on another project. She has enormous energy and a constant positive and happy attitude. She constantly amazed us with how adaptable and strong she is, as she quickly and thoroughly tore through jobs. She was already experienced in… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tecla & Bruno) for host
All below amazing reviews are true, and then some plus :). I had an absolutely fantastic two weeks at The Casale with Cathy and Keith and their adorable animals. The Casale is a vision and dream come true (and still many projects on their way) and the result of years of hard work, dedication and love. A wish of being as self-sufficient as… read more
27 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elif Burcu & Faik Yucel)
We loved having Yucel and Burcu work with us and can't wait for them to come back! They are great company, interesting, hard working, great cooks, easy-going, sincere, generous and very knowledgable. Thank you for everything guys, and hope to see you soon! X
(Excellent
)
19 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elif Burcu & Faik Yucel) for host
Two weeks we had with Cathy and Keith were unforgettable. We wanted to learn a self-sufficient way of living while surrounded by animals, and we chose the right place. Their profile is so accurate that there are no surprises, except the nice ones. Cathy and Keith are lovely people, they make you feel among friends immediately. They know everything… read more
27 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Teneal & Joshua)
Teneal and Josh are a fantastic young couple. They worked so hard for us in relenting heat and uncomplainingly were up and ready to work before 7am so that we could make the most of the cooler hours. Completer finishers, they worked their way through a whole list of jobs; strimming, wood processing, cleaning etc etc, always with a happy outlook… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Teneal & Joshua) for host
We spent an unforgettable ten days at Cath and Keith’s smallholding. We left feeling inspired, educated and exhausted! We undertook a variety of different tasks, during which we learnt an exceptional amount about running a smallholding, caring for animals and growing produce. We were also treated to Cath and Keith’s impressive hospitality, where… read more
27 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lizzy)
Lizzy is great; enthusiastic, energetic and happy. We shared many interesting conversations and lots of laughs as she helped make endless sausages and salami! Likewise she was self-motivated to get out and weed the veggie patch when all the meat was dealt with. She was charmingly grateful for everything and always keen to help out. Thank you… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lizzy) for host
Cathy and Keith are amazing people: warm, kind, resourceful. I had an amazing time at their gorgeous home making LOTS of sausages and learning about their amazing approach to their animals, their work, and life. I arrived with a mild concussion, and Cathy and Keith were completely understanding of my need to avoid anything super physical, and were… read more
18 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Liz)
We can't recommend Liz highly enough. She quickly instills a feeling of trust, so you know that whatever task you give her will be completed perfectly. She's great with animals, being both empathetic and practical. She's a self starter, keen to get going in the morning and won't stop work until everyone else has. As importantly though, she's great… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Liz) for host
Thank you Cathy and Keith for a wonderful experience - I miss you already and I look forward to seeing you again in May! You are the most wonderful, gracious hosts, and working on your farm was the epitome of what a WorkAway experience should be. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed and as a valued contributor to the work. Thank you for… read more
17 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Dalmatika)
Jelena is an amazingly energetic and hard worker, self-motivated and very keen to get stuck in to any task, the more physical the better! She's very chatty and easy company, and very generous. Good luck with all your adventures Jelena, and thanks for everything!
(Excellent
)
15 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dalmatika) for host
I first must apologize for this late review...Keith and Cathy are fascinating people. They are very well travelled and have had great adventures, and they make it quite obvious that they have very strong bond. They had interesting stories to tell at the dinner table and they are both great chiefs. I was lucky enough so be at the farm when they… read more
24 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucinda) for host
I had a wonderful two weeks with Cathy and Keith here! You will be able to learn a tonne and have a great time whilst doing it! They are warm, friendly and inclusive as hosts - I did jobs in the garden, harvesting almonds or in the kitchen. The surrounding area is also very gorgeous. I highly recommend!
19 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucinda)
Lucinda is lovely; good, easy-going company and an enthusiastic self-motivated worker. She stuck to some pretty tedious chores (shucking almonds especially) when others would have cried off. She's good fun to be around, great at tidying up after us and a considerate house guest. We happily recommend her.
(Excellent
)
7 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Constanze) for host
I could not have asked for a more beautiful start into workaway! Not only are Cathy and Keith two wonderful, humorous, open-minded and lovely people who have managed to copy their character on all their lovely animals. I have learnt a lot staying with them and really felt like home outside of home. All experiences and conversations will accompany… read more
6 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Constanze)
Cosi was a fantastic volunteer; great communication, respectful, good fun, conscientous and self motivated. She helped us with a number of tasks, looking after the pigs, goats and chickens, painting, weeding, shovelling and hauling muck and making sure that the dogs and cats had plenty of love! Every task was completed with care and precision. She… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Angeline) for host
I stayed with Cathy and Keith for just over two weeks. I really enjoyed my stay and I felt that it really was the perfect workaway! The main work was the olive harvest though there were other jobs both outside and in. The jobs were interesting, varied and satisfying and I truly liked the work. Being part of the olive harvest lived up to my very… read more
17 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Angeline)
Angeline volunteered with us for two weeks during the olive harvest. She was a great help and we completed a week's worth of olive picking and a week of other tasks; mostly outside, but cleaning and food prep inside when the weather insisted. She was cheerful, self-motivated, inquisitive and energetic throughout. She has a problem-solving attitude… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
Five+ stars for the beautiful, organized, outstanding Workaway experience offered by Cathy and Keith during my week-long stay with them in early September 2017. EXCELLENT and THANK YOU do not do justice to how much I appreciate their thoughtfulness in creating a meaningful experience for a first-time Workawayer, one that was tailored to meet the… read more
20 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren is a great workawayer, considerate and generous guest, nice company and hard-working. Although she's a newby in the garden and on the land, her enthusiasm and perseverence more than make up for any lack of knowledge. It was a real pleasure having her stay and work with us. Thanks Lauren, and good luck with the next stage!
(Excellent
)
18 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Adam & McKenzie) for host
6 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Tom)
Sarah and Tom are great, incredibly motivated and hard working, and fun, easy company. They're also kind and generous, bringing goodies from the UK and cooking for us on their last evening. Enough to say, we've invited them back in January and asked them to housesit for us later in the year. Highly recommended.
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Tom) for host
This was our first work away experience and it was above and beyond what we hoped for.
Cathy and Keith are lovely hosts whose enthusiasm is infectious, their wealth of knowledge, which they are more than willing to share, only adds to what you can gain from a stay on their small farm. We learnt many things from animal care to charcoal and cheese… read more
Cathy and Keith are lovely hosts whose enthusiasm is infectious, their wealth of knowledge, which they are more than willing to share, only adds to what you can gain from a stay on their small farm. We learnt many things from animal care to charcoal and cheese… read more
25 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (AlanaJohno) for host
We spent 2 weeks in June with Cathy and Keith, learning and being inspired by their way of life. We had our own bedroom with spacious ensuite and beautiful vaulted ceilings.
Our main task was painting the outside of the house and the adjoining buildings/ walls, and sanding/ varnishing a couple of wooden chairs. Only a little assistance was… read more
Our main task was painting the outside of the house and the adjoining buildings/ walls, and sanding/ varnishing a couple of wooden chairs. Only a little assistance was… read more
18 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (AlanaJohno)
Alana and Johno are everything you'd hope for. Friendly, fun, hard-working and knowledgeable. They persevered through some pretty tedious furniture sanding and managed to keep going working in hot weather. They're easy to be around and wonderful house guests. Highly recommended.
(Excellent
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29 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi)
Naomi is enthusiatic and hard-working, and good company. From lugging twig-bales around like a lumberjack to treating us to Japanese food she's an easy-going, positive person who will have a go at anything. If you're asking her to paint though, be sure to give her a dust-sheet! ;) She's also pretty good at sorting out tax questions! Many thanks… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host
Following on Claire and Romain's feedback, I had a super-productive time with Cathy and Keith. if you want to learn about starting a new life involving self-sufficiency, culinary education, being efficient, building stamina (and developing muscles for a weakling like me!), observe all that there is regarding 5-star animal and veggie care… read more
8 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (CLAIRE & ROMAIN)
Claire and Romain are dream workawayers. The kind that become dear friends. Not only do they enthusiastically pile through heaps of work, they do so with energy and good humour. And when they're not working they're great company, passionate conversationalists, funny, charming, polite, considerate. Their love of life and fun is inspirational. It… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (CLAIRE & ROMAIN) for host
How could we sum up this first amazing workaway experience we had at Keith and Cathy's place. First intending to stay one week, it was as logical for us to stay longer as they are warm welcoming, easy going, open minded and caring people. They are one of these people you could not become deeply attached to. We got lots of free time moments and… read more
1 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Clélia)
We loved having Clélia to stay with us. She's positive, interesting, respectful and incredibly hard working. She painted the garage ceiling and walls, weeded the veggie patch and worked for hours chipping wood. We got so much more done than I expected. She's a great house guest and left her room and bathroom spotless. You're welcome back anytime… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Clélia) for host
Cathy and Keith (and Coco, Pinot, Grigio, Zenze, Mutty, Mia and Luna) have been the most wonderful and welcoming hosts ! I've stayed for one (too short) week and I couldn't have had a more interesting and pleasant first experience of workaway, painting, chiping, cleaning, weeding, peeling, slicing, marmalading, singing, chating, peting, learning a… read more
28 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (deroo_tina)
Tina and Dave are great, keen workers and easy to get along with. They were happy to help out with whatever needed doing and interested in how things work. They were quick to make themselves at home and are tidy, clean guests. Would certainly recommend them, thanks for everything!
(Excellent
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28 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (deroo_tina) for host
We spent a fantastic 2 weeks with Keith and Cathy this fall and felt right at home from day 1. We were assisting with the olive harvest, repairing the olive nets, gardening, and other small projects and typically worked along side them. We learned a great deal about working towards living a self sustaining lifestyle which we hope to aspire to.… read more
6 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Abigail) for host
Michael and I couldn't have asked for better hosts! We enjoyed getting to know Cathy and Keith and working with them was a pleasure. Learning about the care of goats, chickens, bees, ducks and more was an added bonus. We will miss both you as well as Mya, Luna, Mutty, Coco, Zinny, Pinot, and Grigio! Thank you for an amazing two weeks.P.s send me… read more
2 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)
Mark was great to have work with us, very easy-going and happy, he was a pleasure to be around. He's a hard worker, takes pride in his work and is comfortable working on his own or as part of a team. We're looking forward to harvesting the fruits of his gardening knowledge and planting, and hope that he comes back to share some with us!
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
Cathy and Keith were great hosts. I worked with them for only a week but from Day 1 they made me feel very welcome and I felt immediately at home. Cathy and Keith are kind, generous and outgoing people. The work was varied and interesting and it was great to learn new ideas from their many projects. I also gained a lot of inspiration from their… read more
11 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jim & Laura)
Jim and Laura are wonderful. Enthusiastic, conscientious, good fun, easy-going, hard-working and a pleasure to be around. After a hard day's work they'd ask what else they could do to help, they used initiative to find something useful to do and asked questions when needed. They were extremely appreciative of our food and our surroundings, good… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Mihran & Amanda)
Amanda and Mihran stayed with us for the olive harvest. They're keen to help and learn, self-motivated and hard workers. Our olives were pretty sparse this year, so we were done quickly and Amanda and Mihran were flexible to help with other tasks such as planting and firewood processing. Interesting conversation and a positive attitude, we… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mihran & Amanda) for host
Cathy and Keith are wonderful, focused, hard-working, and fun loving people. My wife and I had a blast staying with them for a week and a half. We wish we had stayed for longer. We learned invaluable skills about homesteading, farming, and living life to the fullest. It's only been a week and we already miss the pigs, goats, ducks and gees, the… read more
27 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
Cathy and Keith were the consummate hosts. Their hospitality, generosity and wiliness to share their lifestyle with you makes this an unforgettable experience. There is plenty of varied work to do so whatever talent you can contribute will be rewarded with fantastic opportunities to explore the unique and wonderful region of Puglia. You will… read more
27 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
Sandra was an absolute god-send; hard working, good fun, energetic, reliable. She was a wonderful co-host and cook during our yoga week and launched herself at strimming, raspberry and caper picking and a host of other jobs around the home. If there wasn't anything particular to do she would find herself a job.
She's interesting and… read more
She's interesting and… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth) for host
I spent 2 weeks with Cathy and Keith in May. I started with working mostly outside on the land and helping with the animals. Cute little ducklings had just arrived shortly before (part of them turned out to be geese along the way... :-) ). When the yoga retreat started I helped Cathy with the catering which I enjoyed a lot despite long working… read more
23 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth)
Elisabeth was a great help to us, both working on the land and in the kitchen helping cook and serve for our yoga guests. She was always keen and ready to help and approached any task with energy. With her career and experience she's a very interesting conversationalist and a pleasure to spend time with.
(Excellent
)
19 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ross) for host
Cathy and Keith are fantastic hosts. They have a variety of projects on the go, so you can choose which you want to tackle. Workawayers are definitely expected to work hard, but it's well worthwhile. You can learn all about the farm animals from Cathy and about renewable energy from Keith. Their home is beautiful, Keith is a laugh, and Cathy's… read more
15 May 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Ross)
Ross is a wonderful volunteer, keen to work and get a task completed. He is fast to pick up on instructions and takes pride in a well finished job. He's also a great house guest, considerate and helpful, easy-going with a sharp sense of humour. We loved having Ross stay with us and hope that he comes back soon!
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Mayan)
Mayan is fabulous; flexible, reliable, cheerful and hard working. She helped us on the land clearing wood, looking after our animals, painting walls and preparing breakfast and generally entertaining our holiday guests. She showed initative not only in solving any problems, but also in finding ways to be useful even when we weren't there. She's… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Mayan) for host
Cathy & Keith,
As my first workaway experience I have to say I was quite impressed. Cathy was quick to respond to my emails initially and gave me all the information I needed to get there. The work itself was a combination of helping out around their farm/home, anything from picking figs to feeding the goats, painting and general cleaning. I… read more
As my first workaway experience I have to say I was quite impressed. Cathy was quick to respond to my emails initially and gave me all the information I needed to get there. The work itself was a combination of helping out around their farm/home, anything from picking figs to feeding the goats, painting and general cleaning. I… read more
26 Mar 2013
Left by Workawayer (Jon & Jessica ) for host
The experiences that Kathy and Keith provided were superb. Being surrounded by a sustainable environment was truly a treat to be a part of. From watching the birth of 2 kids (baby goats) to learning about solar power and composting, Kathy and Keith are more than happy to teach and expose you to an alternative way of life. More importantly, they… read more
3 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Neilee)
Neil and Lee are everything we hope for from volunteers - enthusiastic, hard-working, considerate, intelligent, interested and interesting conversation! We thoroughly enjoyed working with them and hosting them for two weeks and would not hesitate to recommend them.
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (Neilee) for host
Stayed for 2 weeks with Cathy and Keith. We; workaway virgins -them; experienced old hands. Not only were they gentle with showing us the ropes, they gave us a fantastic experience. They generously shared their home as well as their entire lifestyle and friends with us. Awesome food and wine which was also impressively local - almost everything… read more
6 May 2012
Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host
Well, I'm not quite sure where to start... We planned to stay for two weeks, ended up staying for a month and it was still hard to leave! Cathy and Keith are amazing and incredibly wonderful people. We couldn't have asked for a better workaway experience, and if you aren't afraid of an honest days work, you're sure to find the same. We had an… read more
6 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
Chris and Elyse are awesome. They are everything that you could wish for in volunteers. Great company, fantastic workers, proactive, smart, interesting, talented, funny, energetic, inspiring. They were going to stay for two weeks and ended up staying for over a month, including house sitting for us for a week.
They were great with the animals… read more
They were great with the animals… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2011
Left by Workawayer (RobHertog) for host
Dear Cathy and keith,
Thanks so much for our wonderful stay at your wonerful place.We really felt at home. We learned a lot from you in many ways, which was quite interested for us for our own future. Thanks to you, we will make our dream come true. We appreciate very much your way of eco-living. Thanks Keith for the good conversations we had.
A… read more
Thanks so much for our wonderful stay at your wonerful place.We really felt at home. We learned a lot from you in many ways, which was quite interested for us for our own future. Thanks to you, we will make our dream come true. We appreciate very much your way of eco-living. Thanks Keith for the good conversations we had.
A… read more
7 Nov 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Phillip)
Four smiley faces is not enough; Phil and Yvette have been superb company and great workers. Their happy attitude and appreciation of life (and food!) is infectious and will brighten your day. They are a great couple and work well together or individually. They approached each task with intelligence and energy, whether it was olive net mending,… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2011
Left by Workawayer (Phillip) for host
Our stay with Cathy and Keith has quite possibly been life-changing. We want to go back NOW!
They have an infectious enthusiasm for the region & a lust for life. We just loved living with them. We learnt a lot about Puglia and we learnt a lot about living away from the rat-race.
They have worked extremely hard to make what we think is an… read more
8 Jun 2011
Left by Workawayer (Rikke ) for host
I had a great time in Puglia. It was hard work, but a good experience. Cathy and Keith are great hosts, and we always had interesting conversations with them. Food and accommodation is excellent, and the trullohouse is amazing.
There are many interesting sites and beautiful cities to visit in the area, and I hope to be back some day. Thanks for… read more
There are many interesting sites and beautiful cities to visit in the area, and I hope to be back some day. Thanks for… read more
1 Jun 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Rikke )
Rikke has been a great help in helping to cater for and manage guests during a Yoga Holiday. We were soon comfortable to leave her in charge of the villa and the kitchen.
We would certainly recommend Rikke as a Workawayer, and look forward to seeing her again.
We would certainly recommend Rikke as a Workawayer, and look forward to seeing her again.
(Excellent
)
1 Jun 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Kassi)
Kassi worked with us helping to cater for and manage guests during a Yoga Holiday, working in the garden and around the house. She also took one of the yoga sessions for us.
She is happy and fun-loving and a conscientious worker. We'd definitely recommend her.
She is happy and fun-loving and a conscientious worker. We'd definitely recommend her.
(Excellent
)
11 May 2011
Left by Workawayer (Alexandre & Ana) for host
It wasn't our first experience volunteering, but it sure was our first, working so hard and learning so much in such a short time. :)
We stayed almost 3 weeks with Cathy and Keith.
Yes, the accommodations are amazing, the music is part of their daily routine and their properties are beautiful and always a work in progress.
Yes, there was never… read more
We stayed almost 3 weeks with Cathy and Keith.
Yes, the accommodations are amazing, the music is part of their daily routine and their properties are beautiful and always a work in progress.
Yes, there was never… read more
16 Mar 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandre & Ana)
Alex and Ana have been great volunteers and lovely house guests. They are hard working, considerate, good company and quick to make themselves at home.
They've helped out with a number of jobs, some very random due to the changeable weather and are always enthusiastic. What they lack in experience is certainly balanced with energy and a desire… read more
They've helped out with a number of jobs, some very random due to the changeable weather and are always enthusiastic. What they lack in experience is certainly balanced with energy and a desire… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Feb 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Jemma)
Jemma worked with us for 2 weeks and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. She helped out with gardening, treating wood of sunbeds, chipping wood and made some fantastic cushions. She is great company and a considerate guest. She goes above and beyond the required task, and has good ideas on improvements.
I really hope that we see Jemma again… read more
I really hope that we see Jemma again… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jan 2011
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
i throughly enjoyed working with cathy & keith last spring at their lovely trullo. the area is amazing, full of beauty and things to do. i had the chance to use my horticulture skills, paint and hang out with their critters (sweet cats, chickens and doggie) we had yummy meals and great conversations: keith is hilarious and very knowledgeable about… read more
15 Mar 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy has worked with us for just one week but we wish it was longer! She is full of energy and enthusiasm and an infectious love of life. She's been great working in the garden, weeding, moving plants, taking cuttings etc, and is also pretty handy with a paintbrush. She's a very considerate house guest and lovely company to be in.
I would highly… read more
I would highly… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2010
Left by Workawayer (Barry) for host
Cathy and Keith made us feel right at home from the first moment and the conversation and wine flowed!!! Good hard work mixed with lots of fun, laughter and outings. The perfect mix for a solid nights sleep. The work is varied, rewarding and sharing in the renovation of their home has been a great learning experience.
Fantastic food and wine and… read more
Fantastic food and wine and… read more
3 Dec 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Barry)
Barry and Tracey have been great volunteers, enthusiastic and energetic, even after yet another day of olive picking. They're good fun and easy to be around, and always willing to help.
Trace is great in the house, a demon weeder and good organiser. Baz is pretty scarey with the chain saw and handy with a plasterer's trowel. Both are good at… read more
Trace is great in the house, a demon weeder and good organiser. Baz is pretty scarey with the chain saw and handy with a plasterer's trowel. Both are good at… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa and Adrian have been great volunteers, hard working, pro-active and good fun. They're wonderful house guests, entertaining and always willing to help.
We would love to have them back and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
We would love to have them back and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2010
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
Cathy and Keith are wonderful hosts who made us feel extremely welcome and at ease from the moment we first met them until the time that we (sadly) departed on the rest of our travels.
We helped them with a number of projects both at their own home and at the holiday rental property which they run not far away. The work was fairly physical, but… read more
We helped them with a number of projects both at their own home and at the holiday rental property which they run not far away. The work was fairly physical, but… read more
30 Sep 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom and Vicky have been the most fantastic Workaway volunteers. Pleasant and easy to be around, they're good fun and good company. They are also incredibly hard working, helping out without having to be asked, strong and energetic.
We've loved having them stay and work with us, helping with catering, gardening and building. We recommend them… read more
We've loved having them stay and work with us, helping with catering, gardening and building. We recommend them… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Liesl)
We've loved having Liesl working and staying with us. She's an enthusiastic and energetic worker and a great house guest. We weeded a large garden, painted a house and completed a fantastic mosaic all inside 3 weeks. And after all that she still did the washing up!
Liesl is entertaining, intelligent and good fun to be around. I would highly… read more
Liesl is entertaining, intelligent and good fun to be around. I would highly… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2010
Left by Workawayer (Liesl) for host
I stayed and worked with Cathy and Keith for 3 weeks. They are so fantastic. I had an amazing time, filled with great; conversation, food, wine, laughter, sights and projects. If you are given the opportunity to spend time and work with them you should undoubtedly take it! I worked hard along side of them but it was so rewarding not only to see… read more
